Viage al Parnaso by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
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Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de, 1547-1616
Spanish
"Viage al Parnaso" by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra is a poetic work written in the early 17th century. The piece is structured as a journey, where the narrator, characterized as a poet, seeks to travel to the metaphorical realm of Parnassus, the home of the Muses and divine inspiration. The book explores themes of poetry, the nature of artistic amb...
status of genuine poetry amidst a sea of lesser talents. The opening of the work sets the stage for this journey, introducing a character who is a solitary Italian poet longing to escape the tumult of court life. He acquires an old mule suited for his adventure and embarks on a quest to Parnassus, where he hopes to find acclaim and inspiration. As he progresses, he reflects on the burdens and hopes of being a poet, contemplating the obstacles he faces due to fortune and the realities of his aspirations. The tone is both whimsical and contemplative, laying the groundwork for a narrative filled with encounters and reflections on poetic identity and the quest for artistic validation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Mary Williams
2 months agoAfter years of reading similar books, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Joseph Young
3 months agoReading this felt refreshing because the examples add real-world context to abstract ideas. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Andrew Perez
3 months agoI approached this with an open mind and the presentation of ideas feels natural and engaging. I appreciate the effort put into this.
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Michael Hill
5 months agoThis came highly recommended and the content strikes a great balance between detail and readability. I appreciate the effort put into this.